Sheriff Partners With Local Locksmith For Welfare Checks
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office teaming up with a local locksmith to assist deputies with welfare checks while minimizing property damage to residences. Sheriff Hunter Fowler said the department needed a solution when residents are unable to open their doors. Fowler said the initiative aims to provide a non-destructive alternative to traditional forced entry methods […]
New Fentress Sheriff Says Building Trust Is Top Focus
Newly appointed Fentress County Sheriff Hunter Fowler said his top priorities are building trust with the community as he steps into the role. Fowler was officially appointed Monday night, after previously serving in an acting capacity. He said his focus now is on strengthening both the sheriff’s office and its relationship with the public. “I […]
Fowler Selected As Sheriff, Vows Transparency WIth Public
The Fentress County Commission voted eight to two Monday night to appoint Hunter Fowler as the new sheriff. Fowler will serve the remainder of the term until the August election. He defeated Rodney Insco and Gary Ledbetter in the selection process. Fowler had been serving as the chief deputy since the resignation of Michael Reagon. […]
Fentress County Tackles Rising Animal Abuse With Hotline
The Fentress County Sheriff’s Office launched a dedicated animal abuse hotline to handle a rising number of livestock and domestic pet complaints across the county. Fentress County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy and Acting Sheriff Hunter Fowler assigned two investigators to monitor the new reporting system daily. The department created the dedicated line to streamline the […]
Fentress, Pickett, Van Buren Ballots Set For County Elections
With the qualifying candidate deadline expiring on Thursday, the ballots are set for county elections in Fentress, Pickett, and Van Buren County. In Fentress County, Jacob Rosenbaum, Larry Cooper, and Robert Cooper will run for county executive. Hunter Fowler, Rodney Insco Sr., and Gary “Goose” Ledbetter will run for Sheriff. A total of 17 candidates […]
